Highlights

Low mileage of just 87,000 km
Recent timing belt and variator replacement
Brand-new 16” alloy wheels and summer tyres
Paintwork clear coat recently refreshed
Fresh technical inspection passed with no issues
One registered keeper since 2015

The Appeal

For the designers at Fiat, the lure of creating a new ‘spider’ must have seemed irresistible. After all, the firm had gifted the world a run of brilliant drop tops, all designed for real-world motoring but with a healthy dash of Italian charm.

The new, simply-named Barchetta was a fitting addition to the lineage. It mixed beautiful styling with robust mechanicals and running gear that made it as easy to own as it was easy on the eye. It was fun too, thanks to a peppy 132bhp 1.8L powerplant. A light facelift in 2003 improved the cars built in the final two years of production.

This is one of the last of those facelift cars, finished in classic ‘racing red’ and first registered in Italy. It arrived in Poland in 2015 and has remained with the same, enthusiastic keeper ever since.

The mileage is a mere 87,000kms and is supported by impressive maintenance records. The timing belt and VVT variator were replaced at 82,000kms and the rear shocks earlier this year. It is said to run smoothly with no faults, a point underlined by the recent technical inspection.

This car belies its 19 years with very tidy paintwork - recently refreshed - and a smart leather interior. It is ready to use and enjoy.

History and Paperwork

Registered in 2005
Imported from Italy to Poland in 2015
Single owner since import
Recently passed full technical inspection
Currently registered in Poland
Facelift car and one of the last built
Timing belt and VVT variator replaced at 82,000kms
Rear shock absorbers replaced at 87,000 kms
Other recent fettling work detailed below
The seller can assist with European transport if required

The Condition

Classic bright red paintwork in good order with recent clear coat refresh
Vendor says the paintwork would benefit from a polish to perfect
Paintwork presents well in the photographs with only minor blemishes
Bodywork in very good order with straight panelwork and no reported damage
Factory standard car with recently fitted new 16in five spoke tyres
Alloy wheels in very good condition with recent summer tyres fitted
Undercarriage reported to be in very good shape with vendor stating no signs of corrosion
Soft top in very good condition with a recently replaced plexiglass rear window
Chrome luggage rack fitted to boot
Practical car with spacious cabin and boot areas
Black leather interior in very good order with only light wear visible
This includes light marks to trim elements and driver’s bolster
Specification includes Pioneer stereo and air conditioning
We have no reports of malfunctions with interior functions or roof

The Mechanics

1.8L Fiat 16V 132bhp 4cyl engine
5spd manual gearbox
Recent technical inspection passed
Timing belt and variable valve timing variator replaced at 82,000 km
Rear shock absorbers recently changed
Engine runs smoothly with responsive acceleration
No reported mechanical or running gear issues

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